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2 weeks post, lump in arm from IV??

I have this sore lump on the top of my arm about 2 inches directly up from where my IV was inserted. Is this a possible blood clot? Is it something to worry about? Could it be where the IV stopped inside my vein and possibly caused a little bruise? Anyone else have this??

Sounds like you may ahve phlebitis. Its an inflamation of the vein caused by the IV. I had that after I had my DD and it lasted for several weeks. To be on the safe side I would call my DR and let him/her look at it. Hope this has helped.

I had this same thing froma hospitlaization back in November. The lump eventally got smaller and harder, and then went away after about 3 months. It was a bruise caused by the morphine wrecking havoc with my vein. It id hekp to put some heat on it, and massage it.